Why the Best Performers Avoid the Perfection Trap Entirely ft. James Gaffigan

American Conductor James Gaffigan shares his experience of shaping young musicians' lives and experience through orchestras--and the energy he derives from them. Filmed on location at Verbier Festival in Switzerland, he traces his development and inspirations. He discusses finding a place and a voice in the face of impostor syndrome for a young musician, and gives examples from the life of legendary conductor Carlos Kleiber. 0:00 Opening quote and Verbier intro 0:50 Working with young musicians and Rachmaninoff Excerpt 4:55 Musical beginnings: Rite of Spring 9:01 Confidence: moving past imposter syndrome and nerves 13:40 Carlos Kleiber's Confidence and the World Today 18:11 Career Trajectories 23:35 Closing Credits Video: Katalog-film.de Filmed at Verbier Festival